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Grand Circle Cruise Line® the Leader in River Cruising Worldwide 1 Grand Circle Cruise Line ® 347 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210 GCCL TRAVEL PLANNING GUIDE Holiday Spirit Along the Seine 2021 Learn how to personalize your experience on this vacation Grand Circle Cruise Line® The Leader in River Cruising Worldwide 1 Grand Circle Cruise Line ® 347 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210 Dear Traveler, At last, the world is opening up again for curious travel lovers like you and me. Soon, you’ll once again be discovering the places you’ve dreamed of. In the meantime, the enclosed Grand Circle Cruise Line Travel Planning Guide should help you keep those dreams vividly alive. Before you start dreaming, please let me reassure you that your health and safety is our number one priority. As such, we’re requiring that all Grand Circle Cruise Line travelers, ship crew, Program Directors, and coach drivers must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days prior to departure. Our new, updated health and safety protocols are described inside. The journey you’ve expressed interest in, Holiday Spirit Along the Seine River Cruise, will be an excellent way to resume your discoveries. It takes you into the true heart of France, thanks to our groups of 38-45 travelers. Plus, our French Program Director will reveal their country’s secret treasures as only an insider can. You can also rely on the seasoned team at our regional office in Lyon, who are ready to help 24/7 in case any unexpected circumstances arise. Throughout your explorations, you’ll meet local people and gain an intimate understanding of the regional culture. Enjoy a sweet treat and a morning of lively conversation about life in rural France when you join a family for a Home-Hosted Visit near Rouen; and as you cruise the Seine, you’ll be joined onboard by local experts for personal demonstrations of French cooking, baking, and wine- tasting, for in-depth introductions to these quintessentially French traditions. Plus, a portion of our proceeds goes toward the charitable efforts of Grand Circle Foundation: inside you’ll also see how your travel dollar helps make the world a better place. We understand that no two people are the same. That’s why more than 80% of our travelers take advantage of the freedom to personalize their experience. Join the 34% of travelers who extend their time abroad. Add the pre-trip extension to Paris, France, post-trip extension to France: Aix-en-Provence, or both of these extensions to your French vacation. I hope you find this Grand Circle Travel Planning Guide helpful. If you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to contact one of our Travel Counselors at 1-800-221-2610. Warm regards, Harriet R. Lewis Vice Chairman Overseas Adventure Travel P.S. For further peace of mind, please know that we are EXTENDING our Risk-Free Booking Policy through 12/31/21. Learn more at www.gct.com/riskfree-booking. 2 WHAT’S INSIDE TRIP SUMMARY It’s Included . 4 Departure Dates and Prices . 5 Deck Plans. 6 Freedom to Personalize Your Experience . 8 DETAILED DAY-TO-DAY ITINERARY . .9 ESSENTIAL TRAVEL INFORMATION . 24 Travel Documents & Entry Requirements . 26 Rigors, Vaccines & General Health . 28 Money Matters: Local Currency & Tipping Guidelines . 31 Air, Optional Tours & Staying in Touch . 35 Packing: What to Bring & Luggage Limits . 39 Climate & Average Temperatures . 45 Aboard Your Ship: Cabin Features, Dining & Services . 47 About Your Destinations: Culture, Etiquette & More. 52 Demographics & History . 60 Resources: Suggested Reading & Movies . 63 Health & Safety Measures – Vaccines Required . 66 MAP . 67 3 Holiday Spirit Along the Seine France: Paris, Vernon, Rouen, Mantes-la-Jolie Countries: 1 | Cities: 4 | 7 Nights Aboard Our Privately Owned 120-passenger M/S Bizet Arc De Triomphe, Paris, France Wonder at the magic of the holiday season in France—from the "City of Light" to the charms of Rouen $ IT’S INCLUDED 9 days from 2395 Including international airfare International airfare, airport transfers, government taxes, fees, and airline from New York fuel surcharges, unless you choose to make your own air arrangements Travel from only $267 per day Accommodations: for 7 nights aboard a private river ship in an outside cabin 20 meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 7 dinners—plus all onboard house $ 8 days from 1595 beer, wine, and soft drinks River Cruise only 4 included tours with personal headsets and 6 Exclusive Discovery Series Travel from only $200 per day events—French gourmet cuisine discovery • Home-Hosted Visit • Private concert at Rouen’s Notre Dame Cathedral • French language lesson • French cooking lesson • Monet & His Work conversation Single Supplement: $ 495 Local Program Directors, a Grand Circle Cruise Line exclusive: These dedicated experts are with you and your group of 38-45 travelers from MAXIMIZE YOUR beginning to end to provide insider’s knowledge and a local perspective DISCOVERIES & VALUE Gratuities for local guides and motorcoach drivers OPTIONAL EXTENSION S All port charges all with FREE Single Supplements Baggage handling for 1 piece of luggage per person, including tips Paris, France 3 nights pre-trip from $745 5% Frequent Traveler Credit toward your next trip Aix-en-Provence, France 3 nights post-trip from $895 To get a richer view of the Included Features on this trip, watch our Trip Itinerary video at www.gct.com/snr2021 Holiday Spirit Along the Seine 4 HOLIDAY SPIRIT ALONG RISK-FREE BOOKING POLICY: RESERVE WITH CONFIDENCE—NOW THROUGH 12/31/21 THE SEINE We will waive any change fees if you transfer to another departure date for any reason—up until 24 hours prior to departure. 2021 DATES & PRICES See details at www.gct.com/riskfree-booking. To calculate your trip price with airfare, add deck price to air add-ons below. CABIN CATEGORY NOV 23 NOV 30 DEC 7, 14 DEC 21 A Soprano Deck $1845 $2145 $2245 $1945 B(Top Deck w/balcony) $1795 $2095 $2195 $1895 C Alto Deck $1645 $1945 $2045 $1745 D(Lower Deck w/window) $1595 $1895 $1995 $1695 AIR ADD-ONS NOVEMBER-DECEMBER New York $800 Baltimore, Boston, Newark, Washington, DC $1000 Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles, $1100 Miami, Philadelphia, Portland, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle Minneapolis, Orlando, Phoenix, Tampa $1200 Additional departure cities are available. Upgrade to Business Class may be available for the international portion of your flight. Call for details. SNR2021 Prices are per person. Airfare prices include government taxes, fees, and airline fuel surcharges. Standard Terms & Conditions apply, please visit our website: www.gct.com/tc. Every effort has been made to produce this information accurately. We reserve the right to correct errors. Low-cost Single Supplement is $Limited low-cost Single Supplement on your main trip & FREE on all extensions. For specific departure dates, current availability, and detailed pricing, visit www.gct.com/snr2021pricing SAVE UP TO 10% WITH OUR GOOD BUY PLAN SHARE YOUR LOVE OF TRAVEL The earlier you reserve your departure and pay in full, the more New travelers you refer will instantly save $100, and you’ll earn you’ll save—up to 10%—plus, you’ll lock in your price. increasing rewards—up to a FREE trip! For details, visit www.gct.com/gbd For details, visit www.gct.com/va Publication Date 1/8/21 1-800-221-2610 • www.gct.com/snr2021 5 Your Seine river ship Sail aboard our privately owned 120-passenger M/S Bizet Designed specifically for traversing the Seine River, the M/S Bizet provides a relaxing and comfortable cruising experience between Paris and Honfleur. This ship carries three groups of up to 38-45 American travelers, each accompanied by a dedicated local Program Director. Shipboard Features • Dining room with single, open seating: Enjoy fine • Sun Deck: Sit outside and enjoy the view as your ship cuisine in your ship’s dining room. navigates the Seine’s gently winding waters. • Bar & lounge: Relax with friends old and new. • English-speaking crew: Our crew is dedicated to your comfort, and all shipboard announcements are made • Complimentary beverages: Enjoy house beer and in English. house wine—as well as soft drinks—at any time of day while onboard. • Smoking/non-smoking: Smoking is not permitted indoors, but is permitted on the Sun Deck. • Complimentary wireless Internet access: Connect online in cabins and common areas. Please note: Wireless • Shipboard security: State-of-the-art, shipboard radar Internet access may be limited at certain points throughout ensures safe navigation and night and in low visibility; your River Cruise. safe docking space; onboard security staff; state-of- the-art fire safety system; and secured entryway doors. 6 M/S BIZET RESTAURANT BAR LOUNGE E RECEPTION LIBRARY SOPRANO DECK E ALTO DECK Registry: Malta International crew: 33 Number of cabins: CABIN CATEGORIES Size: 366x38 ft Entered service: 2002 60—all outside A B C D Passenger Decks: 3 Elevator: Yes capacity: 120 CABIN FEATURES • Outside cabins with a river view • Cabin sizes are approximately 160-sq.-ft. Soprano Deck cabins include a private 16-sq.-ft. balcony with table and chairs • Two stationary twin beds converted to sofas each day, and back to beds each evening • All cabins have a wardrobe and a drawer, and luggage storage space under the beds • Private bath with shower, hair dryer, shampoo, and soap • Individual heating & air conditioning controls • Flat-screen color TV & radio, including CNN, movies, and a “view from the bow” camera looking from the front of your ship • Direct-dial telephone; emergency call buttons • In-room safe Admire the scenery along the Seine from your comfortable • All non-smoking cabins cabin. 1-800-221-2610 • www.gct.com 7 Freedom to Personalize Your Experience Your Choice, Your Trip, Your Way Extending the length of your stay in a destination can improve your overall travel experience—and allow you to seek out even more eye-opening cultural interactions.
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